Test results in Androscoggin County
| Result | Share | EPA guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Below 2 pCi/L | 37% | Below EPA's levels |
| 2 to 4 pCi/L | 26% | Consider fixing |
| 4 pCi/L or more | 37% | EPA recommends fixing |
What the data shows
- Higher share of high results than 9 of 16 Maine counties.
- Higher than 3 of 5 neighbouring counties.
- 63% of results at or above 2 pCi/L.
- 29.7 tests per 1,000 homes (Maine: 15.7).
- Median result 2.8 pCi/L: between the 2 and 4 pCi/L EPA levels.
How Androscoggin County compares
Data table
| Area | Tests ≥ 4 pCi/L | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 44% | 4,076 |
| Oxford County | 43% | 392 |
| Androscoggin County | 37% | 1,497 |
| Kennebec County | 30% | 696 |
| Sagadahoc County | 30% | 283 |
| Franklin County | 29% | 141 |
| Maine (16 counties) | 38% | 11,825 |
Same source as Androscoggin County.
What it means for your home
About 1 in 3 results in Androscoggin County were at or above 4 pCi/L, where the EPA recommends a fix. Only a test shows your own home's level.
Levels in pCi/L from the EPA. The WHO reference level is 100 Bq/m³, about 2.7 pCi/L.
Test your home
Start with a short-term test (2–90 days) and confirm a result of 4 pCi/L or more with a second test. EPA guide
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Fixing high radon
No local job records yet. National range: $800–$2,500, average $1,200 (EPA, 2003). Cost guide →
About this data
Source: Radon test results from laboratories (CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Network). Period: 2008–2017. Tests: 1,497. Read the methodology →
These are voluntary and real-estate tests, not a random sample of homes, so they describe tested homes rather than every home.
About this page
Published by Ray Roman, editor of Radon by County. Figures are loaded from the cited source and spot-checked against it. Editorial policy · About us